Rebirth of the High Family's Beloved

Hu Li spoke first: "This must be Miss Thirteen."

Yan Tonglin quickly bent down and echoed, "It is my daughter Yan Ci. I am sorry to have embarrassed you, sir."

As he spoke, he looked at Yan Ci and called out, "Ah Ci, this is Eunuch Hu from the palace. Come and greet him."

Yan Ci had already recognized Hu Li from his eunuch attire, but he was wondering why a eunuch came to Liufangyuan.

Hu Li's shrewd eyes took in Yan Ci's puzzled expression. As he looked at the beautiful but slightly immature girl, the smile on his face deepened.

If his master had not specifically told him to do so, he thought he would not have paid too much attention to such a girl.

It is neither overly beautiful nor overly complicated. One glance is enough to take in the whole thing without the need for further exploration.

But he still conveyed the emperor's oral instructions according to what he said when he came.

"Miss, there is no need to be so polite. I am here because His Majesty has an oral order for you." When he said this, Hu Li's expression suddenly became serious, and his voice also took on a bit of majesty.

"Your Majesty has ordered that Miss Thirteen of the Yan Mansion is talented and intelligent, and is appointed as a female official in charge of the imperial system, and will serve in the Longchang Palace. After entering the palace, she can move around freely, and can leave the palace on her own after the tax law is successfully implemented."

It doesn't say much, but it is simple, clear and easy to understand. The first half is about the emperor's grace in appointing her as a female official, and the second half explains why she was appointed as a female official.

He wanted her to improve the new tax system and also used her as a hostage.

If the new tax system cannot be implemented smoothly, she will be held accountable.

Not only her, but also the entire Yan Mansion.

Yan Ci smiled inwardly, he was worthy of being the emperor, his mind was as clear as a mirror. When a new system was implemented, there had to be someone to take the blame.

She is the scapegoat appointed by the emperor.

If the policy is implemented well, it is because the emperor is wise. If the policy is not implemented well, it is because Yan Ci and Yan Tonglin's advice was wrong, and the emperor cannot be blamed.

After Hu Li had conveyed his oral instructions, he discovered that Yan Ci did not express gratitude to the emperor for his grace. Instead, his calm little face showed an expression of "I know what I mean".

Yan Tonglin, who was always smart and perceptive, did not say anything. He lowered his head like an ostrich and did not respond to the conversation.

Not getting the expected effect, Hu Li was silent for a moment in awkwardness and could only save face.

"Since the oral order has been delivered, I will not stay any longer. Master Yan and Miss Yan, please stay. I will return to the palace first."

Yan Tonglin then came back to his senses as if awakened from a dream. He sent the Yan residence's steward to politely lead Hu Li out of Liufang Courtyard and escort him out the door.

After Hu Li left, Yan Tonglin looked at Yan Ci with a deeper look in his eyes. He no longer looked at Yan Ci with the same distant attitude as before, but rather with a closer attitude.

"Ah Ci, could you please come in and sit down for me, your father?"

Yan Tonglin took the initiative to express his desire to get close to Yan Ci.

Yan Ci didn't feel awkward at all. Firstly, Yan Tonglin was Yan Ci's biological father, and secondly, Jiang Qingqing and Yan Tonglin loved each other.

As a daughter, she naturally hopes the best for them.

When she heard Yan Tonglin take the initiative to ask to go in and sit down, she knew he had something to say, so she asked Chunzhi to prepare tea and led Yan Tonglin into her small study.

This was the first time that Yan Tonglin entered the inner courtyard of Liufang Courtyard. He really didn't pay much attention to Yan Ci in the past. He only treated her poorly in terms of food, clothing and other expenses for Jiang Qingqing's sake. However, he never showed the care that a father should have for his children.

This time when the Yan Mansion encountered trouble, it was his daughter, whom he had never cared about, who helped him come up with a good idea, which resolved the crisis of the Yan Mansion.

Does it matter whether she is biologically related or not? Even if she is not his biological daughter, she is still his niece, after all, a close relative connected by blood.

Looking at Yan Ci's spacious and tidy study, Yan Tonglin was glad that he had never deprived Yan Ci of his living expenses, otherwise he might not be able to sit still here today.

The two of them sat down on the chairs under the desk. Chunzhi served two cups of warm tea and then left, closing the door.

The study was quiet, and neither the father nor the daughter spoke first.

Looking at the steaming tea, Yan Tonglin swallowed nervously.

After organizing his words in his mind, he finally spoke: "Ah Ci, this time, thanks to you, otherwise our Yan Mansion would be finished."

Yan Tonglin spoke very frankly. Since he had decided to get along with his daughter sincerely, it would be better for him to say many things directly.

Yan Ci said: "You can't write two Yan characters with one stroke. Since my last name is Yan, I am naturally responsible for the safety of the Yan family. Father, you are too kind."

Yan Tonglin smiled with relief. It was a blessing for the Yan family to have such a sensible, polite and strategic daughter.

However, the oral instruction just now still made him worried, and he couldn't help but nag a few more times.

"You don't have to worry too much about His Majesty asking you to be a female official. The land tax is a new system, so it is normal to have difficulties in implementation. If you really anger His Majesty because of this, it is your father's responsibility. You just need to stay in the palace for a few days without worrying too much. My Yan family has done its best so far. Whether it is a blessing or a disaster depends on God's will."

Yan Ci knew this, but Yan Tonglin was able to say these to her out of his sincerity. Compared to his previous efforts to save face, she now began to feel the fatherly love from Yan Tonglin.

This is a huge step forward for her.

It turned out that she wanted to rely on Jiang Qingqing to get close to Yan Tonglin and find out more news about the palace and Prince Xiang's Mansion.

It's of no use now.

Because of the new tax system, Yan Tonglin's opinion of her changed, and she could now communicate directly with Yan Tonglin about matters of the court.

Moreover, she was unexpectedly appointed as a female official, so it became easier for her to deal with the affairs in the palace.

As long as the new system is implemented smoothly, she may be able to gain the trust of the emperor. As long as she can take down the emperor, she can do more.

Yan Ci accepted all of Yan Tonglin's words, and focused on being obedient and sensible so as not to worry his parents.

After Yan Tonglin left, Yan Ci stretched out his body in relaxation.

Her original plan was to show off a little in front of the emperor, leave an impression on him, and then take things slow in the future.

I didn't expect to expose so much at once.

This is not a good thing.

Her abilities are too weak now, and she has no other help except Xie Chengyin, an ally who was reborn like her.

She had to act carefully because she was not sure whether God would give her another chance to start over. If she was not careful, all her previous efforts would be wasted, and her new life would be wasted.

Hu Li had just left Yan Mansion when Qiu Fuqiu received the news.

She had originally planned to come and see Yan Ci, but now she was undecided.

Although she heard from Xie Chengyin that the Yan family was fine, she still didn't dare to go to their house rashly, for fear that her ostentatious style would bring trouble to the Yan family.